H.R. 5740 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
H.R. 5740 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 15, 2012, sponsored by Judy Biggert with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 15, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 112-123
What it does
Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (NFIA) to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, including its funding, through July 31, 2012. Prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from estimating subsidized flood insurance premium rates for any residential property which is not the primary residence of an individual (such as a vacation home or second home).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Judy Biggert (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 15, 2012
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 31, 2012
- Became lawMay 31, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-123. (May 31, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 17, 2012 · Passed402–18
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposesHouse · May 17, 2012
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